Location and classification
Weinsteig is a registered single vineyard in the municipality of Erlabrunn in the Middle Main area of the wine-growing region Franken. As a single vineyard, Weinsteig Erlabrunn is assigned as a specific municipality.
Topography and soils
The vineyards face mostly south and reach a slope gradient of up to 45 percent. The deep, heavy soils are linked to an extent of Bunter sandstone. The southern exposure is documented by strong sunlight.
Grape varieties and wine styles
From Weinsteig, wines made from Bacchus, Domina, Dornfelder, Kerner, Müller-Thurgau, Riesling, Scheurebe, Silvaner, Spätburgunder, Weissburgunder and Blauer Zweigelt are documented. The range includes dry, off-dry and sweet white wines, rosé as well as dry and off-dry red wines, Kabinett and Spätlese wines.
Cellaring and ageing
A Domina wine from Weinsteig was aged for 23 months in wooden casks. In addition, a red wine matured in wood is documented.
